Law Enforcement

CDFW Law Enforcement Programs

• CALTIP Program
• K-9 Program
• Wildlife Forensic Lab
• Hunter Education

Laws and Regulations

• Bail and Penalties (Citation Fines) (PDF)
• California Code of Regulations, including Title 14
• Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Prohibition (PDF)
• Firearms Laws - CDOJ Booklet (PDF)
• Fish and Game Code
• Hunting and Fishing Regulations
• Commercialization of Wildlife - Penal Code Section 653(o) (PDF)

Being a Wildlife Officer

• Career Information - How to become a Wildlife Officer
• History of Game Wardens
• VIDEO: Wardens work to eradicate major marijuana grows and demonstrate environmental damage
• VIDEO: What fish and game wardens do

Public Safety Dispatch Team

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife contracts with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CA State Parks) for public safety dispatch services for our Wildlife Officers. Both departments are situated under the California Natural Resources Agency and employ sworn law enforcement officers (peace officers) with PC 830.2 statewide authority. Dispatchers who serve our Wildlife Officers are POST-certified first responders and work at two emergency communications centers, staffed 24/7. We encourage those who would like to be part of the public safety team supporting the State of California's departments specifically dedicated to natural resource protection and conservation to consider a fast-paced career as a Communications Operator. Visit Live The Parks Life for more information.

Forms

• Declaration for Entry Form, required for bringing fish and wildlife into California
• FG-972 Aquarium Dealer Permit (PDF Form)
• FG-930D Far Offshore Fishery Declaration (PDF Form)
• FG-930R Far Offshore Fishery Declaration Return (PDF Form)
• FG-935B Far Offshore Declaration (PDF Form)

Posted Policies

• Use of Force Policy (PDF)
• Automated License Plate Readers (PDF)
• Military Equipment (PDF)

Contact

• Headquarters Staff
• Enforcement Districts: Northern | Central | Southern